Italian furniture in a classic style - Modenese

Prestigious Italian classic furniture combined with Baroque and Renaissance styles is the hallmark of the Modenese manufactory. Their passion for beautifully crafted Italian furniture begins with a deep respect for original craftsmanship and refinement. This stems from the extensive knowledge and skills passed down through generations of artisans. It is the key to their international success, undoubtedly recognized and respected by the most discerning clients. It is a kind of homage to the many people who have worked on this brand for 200 years!

A few words about history – because only then can we understand the meaning of producing elite Italian furniture in a classic style.

The story begins in northern Italy, in the small village of Casale di Scodosia, known for its tradition of wood processing. It is there that the Modenese Gastone luxury classic furniture factory is located. The factory is owned by the Modenese family, which has been operating in the wooden furniture industry since 1818. Family secrets and traditions have been passed from father to son for 7 generations. And how did it all start?

In 1818, like most families in the area, Modenese established their own workshop and began producing what was needed in the nearby municipalities and towns – wooden agricultural tools. This was solid, traditional craftsmanship, essential at that time. From this seed, fascinating multi-generational manufactories emerged. Their rhythm was set by simple tools and true craftsmen. After World War II, Modenese’s production gained greater popularity not only locally but also abroad, especially in Germany. The family remains faithful to their traditional style, even if the produced furniture changes slightly according to buyers’ preferences. This is what truly shapes an elite brand – consistency and tradition!

Three aspects that have been unchanged for many years are crucial to Modenese’s class: baroque classicism, solid wood as the primary material and exclusively handcrafted production. This is their alphabet and foundation, ultimately determining where they stand now and what they aim for.

Exclusive classic-style furniture from Italy – changes after the fall of the Berlin Wall

Today, the company’s success is not only driven by Gastone Modenese’s three sons: Renzo, Renato, and Francesco – but also by his grandson Paride. All continue the family traditions and manage the factory. A significant milestone for the company occurred in the early 1990s, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, when Modenese Gastone’s production became known in Russia and the CIS countries. This increased brand recognition and enabled the design of increasingly new collections that are conquering the world.

In recent years, the number of factory employees has grown, and now it is a team of young professionals who love Italian design and stylish interiors. Today, Modenese Gastone is represented by people from 7 countries, and together they speak 16 languages. Modenese is a true Italian craftsmanship heritage. A multi-generational brand producing top-class furniture for stylish interiors. Lots of classic elements, opulence, beautiful fabrics, materials, and baroque style. That’s exactly what Modenese is.

Furniture from Italy for elegant and classic interiors – how is production carried out?

The production of furniture at Modenese Gastone involves careful selection of high-quality wood and precise processing of natural wood by our artisans. Only valuable wood species are used in the manufacturing process: noble varieties such as cherry, walnut, oak, and ash; also, only selected materials are used for inlays and veneers: radica (the part of the tree near the root), walnut, ash, and mahogany, ensuring that the furniture surfaces are elegant and refined.

In the next stage, experienced carpenters prepare raw, hand-carved furniture. The entire carving process is done entirely by hand using traditional carpentry tools. The front surfaces of tables, consoles, and other furniture parts feature charming inlays made from various materials: small pieces of different types of wood, marble, and mother-of-pearl are inlaid into the wooden surfaces, creating a rich palette of colors and a variety of wood textures.

Unpolished, carved wooden furniture is sent to the finishing workshop. During the staining and finishing process, artisans use special spray diffusers to ensure that the color matches the customer's chosen sample as evenly as possible. The lacquered furniture then proceeds to the next drying stage.

It's time to add some splendor to the furniture with gold, silver, bronze, and other leafing materials. Throughout the production process, gilding is done manually: artisans apply a special adhesive to the decorated surface and cover it with tiny pieces of gold (silver, etc.). Then, using a special stiff brush, the small gilding pieces are pressed into the wooden surface. Depending on the desired gloss and density of the gold decoration, artisans use from 2-3 up to dozens of layers of gold in this procedure!

In the next stage of furniture decoration at Modenese Gastone, talented artists—graduates of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts—hand-paint the furniture, fulfilling the most secret dreams of clients. Traditional Venetian scenic motifs appear on wardrobe doors, while vibrant floral patterns bloom on table surfaces. Artists will paint custom designs on the furniture surfaces upon request.

After lacquering and decoration, all stylish sofas, exclusive armchairs, poufs, chairs, bed headboards, and wall panels are upholstered with high-quality fabrics. Then, all furniture undergoes three quality control phases. This ultimately results in genuine and sincere luxury.

The quality of the wood, individual drying kilns for paints, artisanal carving processes, woodwork, and the meticulous work of experienced artisans and artists guarantee the highest quality of the final Modenese Gastone product!